Sermons on Afar:

The Ten Suggestions

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 23, 2018

A study in the book of Exodus 20: 1 – 26

Exodus 20: 1 – 26 The Ten Suggestions 20 And God spoke all these words, saying: 2 “I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. 3 “You shall have no other gods before Me. 4 “You shall not make for yourself a carved image—any likeness of anything ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Response Of Saving Faith-3 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 20, 2012

3 of ? The Hebrews writer recounted the very practical responses which faith had wrought in their forebears/ancestors. Saving faith yields practical responses to life. Saving faith meets life’s challenge with...

A RESPONSE Of SAVING FAITH-III—Hebrews 11:3-40 Attention: Faith’s response to life’s challenges Dan Cathy—CEO of Chick-Fil-A—made the following statements to the SBC’s Baptist Press on July 16, 2012: "We are very much supportive of the family -- the biblical definition of the family unit. We are ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Only One Came Back

Contributed by James May on Mar 13, 2005

The story of the 10 Lepers is a story that pertains to the condition of the church world today.

ONLY ONE CAME BACK Sunday, March 13, 2005 – AM Luke 17:11-19, "And it came to pass, as he went to Jerusalem, that he passed through the midst of Samaria and Galilee. And as he entered into a certain village, there met him ten men that were lepers, which stood afar off: And they lifted up their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Backsliding, How Does One Become A Backslider?

Contributed by Tony Abram on Sep 24, 2009

In this outline we list a few of the many things that can hinder our spiritual growth and put us on the road to sliding back away from the Lord, His Will and Purpose for our lives. The Lord wants up to live in victory, being an over comer and to bring Glo

BACKSLIDING, HOW DOES ONE BECOME A BACKSLIDER? In this outline we list a few of the many things that can hinder our spiritual growth and put us on the road to sliding back away from the Lord, His Will and Purpose for our lives. The Lord wants up to live in victory, being an over comer and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:20-22

Backsliding, How Does One Become A Backslider?

Contributed by Tony Abram on Oct 14, 2017

In this outline we list a few of the many things that can hinder our spiritual growth and put us on the road to sliding back away from the Lord, His Will and Purpose for our lives. The Lord wants up to live in victory, being an over comer and to bring

BACKSLIDING, HOW DOES ONE BECOME A BACKSLIDER? In this outline we list a few of the many things that can hinder our spiritual growth and put us on the road to sliding back away from the Lord, His Will and Purpose for our lives. The Lord wants up to live in victory, being an over comer ...read more

Best Selling Ghost Writer

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 28, 2018

A study in the book of Exodus 24: 1 – 18

Exodus 24: 1 – 18 Best Selling Ghost Writer 24 Now He said to Moses, “Come up to the LORD, you and Aaron, Nadab and Abihu, and seventy of the elders of Israel, and worship from afar. 2 And Moses alone shall come near the LORD, but they shall not come near; nor shall the people go up with him.” 3 ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Are You Becoming A Backslider?

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jan 27, 2016

THERE ARE SIGNS WHEN A PERSON BEGINS TO BACKSLIDE.

ARE YOU BECOMING A BACKSLIDER? In this outline we list a few of the many things that can hinder our spiritual growth and put us on the road to sliding back away from the Lord, His Will and Purpose for our lives. The Lord wants up to live in victory, being an over comer and to bring Glory to Him. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:20-22

The Two Faces Of Faith: Triumph And Trial

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 9, 2020

It’s easy to trust God when the sea is parting, when the walls of Jericho are falling, when His voice is clearly coming through to our spirit. But what about those days when God is silent? Discovering both sides of Faith!

There is a faith receives what it believes, and a faith that believes beyond what it receives. Text: Hebrews 11:13-16 "These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that they were strangers ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:2-40

Denomination: Methodist

Seeing Jesus Series

Contributed by Alex Perednia on Feb 7, 2005

This week marked a transition on our calendars. On Friday, retailers hosted Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving when the mad rush of the commercial Christmas season gets into full steam. Today, the worldwide Christian church begins a period of time

INTRODUCTION This week marked a transition on our calendars. On Friday, retailers hosted Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving when the mad rush of the commercial Christmas season gets into full steam. One article that I read explained that, “Black Friday gets its name from the hope that on ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Christ. The First , The Last, The Eternal.

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Apr 8, 2005

There are many times in our lives where we ask ourselves the question;”What is my purpose in Life?” And there are some who make a living, telling others exactly what it is.

Jesus Christ. The First , The Last, The Eternal. Grace be to you and peace from God the Father, and from our Lord Jesus Christ,Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father: To whom be glory ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:20-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Caught Between A Laugh And A Cry

Contributed by Wilson Murphy on May 1, 2004

We need to have a hunger for more of God, while being thankful for what God has already done.

Caught between a Laugh and a Cry Ezra 3:10-13 10And when the builders laid the foundation of the temple of the LORD, they set the priests in their apparel with trumpets, and the Levites the sons of Asaph with cymbals, to praise the LORD, after the ordinance of David king of Israel. 11And they sang ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:10-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Disorder In The Court

Contributed by Royce Hendry on Mar 31, 2001

Here we see three actions that take place in and around this illegal court. Which one best describes you? Which crowd are you in?

Mark 14:43-65 DISORDER IN THE COURT INTRO: (Explain vss.51-52-This is from Mark’s perspective) Now read text…….. Here are some things not to say to a police officer: "Sorry, officer, I didn’t realize my radar detector wasn’t plugged in." "Aren’t you the guy from the Village People?" "Hey, you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:43-65

Denomination: Baptist

A Passionate Pursuit Of God Part 1

Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Dec 10, 2002

The children of Isreal have come to the mountian at Sinai.

A passionate pursuit of God 1/6/02 By: Pastor Ron Crandall Ex 19:11,13&14,16&17,20 11 And be ready against the third day: for the third day the LORD will come down in the sight of all the people upon mount Sinai. 13 There shall not a hand touch it, but he shall surely be stoned, or shot through; ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:11-20, Exodus 20:18-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Shine!

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Jan 18, 2003

Through the prophet Isaiah our Lord urges us to shine because Jesus, our Light, has risen on us. We shine as we bring him our best.

Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. The Word of God through which the Holy Spirit touches our hearts this morning are the words he gave Isaiah to write, recorded in Isaiah 60:1-6 “Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Forward Faith

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Nov 13, 2008

Faith is all about moving in a forward direction and trusting God to lead us.

Forward Faith Griffith Baptist Church – 11/16/08 A.M. Service Text: Hebrews 11:11-16 Key verse: Hebrews 11:13 - These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that they were strangers and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:11-16

Denomination: Baptist